Archives for April 12, 2001

'"He earned his way," Barber said of Fedotenko. "He's very reliable on both sides of the puck (offensively and defensively), he's got grit and he's not intimidated. He'll take a bump to make a play and he'll pay the price. He was not given a job. He earned it and he has not been a a a a a disappointment."' … [Read more...] about Fedotenko proving he belongs

'Under normal circumstances, Cechmanek's play would have been good enough. But with Hasek at the other end, the Flyers need more than dependable work from their goaltender. Fair or not, they don't need solid. They need spectacular.' … [Read more...] about Hasek is best goalie on this night

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff finally discovered something he liked about Philadelphia. It was called Game 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gain edge on Flyers’ ice

'The Flyers were awarded the penalty shot when Sabre defenseman James Patrick covered the puck with his glove in the crease after a shot by John LeClair. It was the second time Hasek has stopped a Flyer penalty shot in the playoffs. Hasek denied Eric Desjardins in the playoffs last season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers notebook

'The Flyers have won one playoff series in the last 12 years in which they lost the first game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Flyers 1

'The old cliche says the playoffs are a different season. On Wednesday night, Dominik Hasek and the Buffalo Sabres proved it.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1